Molly Qerim is leaving ESPN and stepping down as the host of the sports show "First Take" at the end of 2025. She announced her exit on Instagram, describing her time on the show as one of the greatest honors of her career. Though she was offered a contract extension by ESPN, she chose to decline and pursue new opportunities, and hinted that more news about her future may come soon. The decision came sooner than she had planned, and details on her next steps have not yet been disclosed publicly.